July 2012

Atomic Robo Presents Real Science Adventures #4

atomic-robo-real-science-adv-4-coverThe latest issue of Atomic Robo Presents Real Science Adventures continues the ongoing stories of The Sparrow (who finds herself captured while breaking into the Nazi camp) and Atomic Robo‘s attempt to train with Bruce Lee (which begins in earnest), as well as giving us two new adventures and a reprint of an early Atomic Robo story originally published in the character’s first series which gives us the first meeting between Robo and Jenkins.

The short adventure entitled “Most Perfect Science Division” is full of action but I felt more than a little lost and could have used some context to the events (which don’t involve Robo, Tesladyne or anything more familiar than giant robots).

The most interesting story is the very personal take on today’s comic industry as Atomic Robo steps into a comic book shop for the first time in 40 years only to discover the bizarre nature of reboots, retcons, variant covers, and grim and gritty comics – none of which appeal to the comics he once knew and loved. Worth a look.

[Red 5, $2.75]

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There’s a new Green Lantern in town

Green LanternTV Guide reported yesterday that when Green Lantern: The Animated Series returns for its second season this Fall a new character will join the cast – Guy Gardner. It seems Gardner replaced Hal Jordan as Green Lantern of space sector 2814 during Hal’s lengthy absence last season. Now with Hal back things should get interesting. Kudos to the show not only for using Guy but also the choice of Diedrich Bader (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) to voice him. Well played.

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Futurama – Zapp Dingbat

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After her parents 40th wedding anniversary ends in divorce, Leela (Katey Sagal) takes her mother (Tress MacNeille) out into space to cheer her up and show her the wider universe she’s always dreamed of seeing. The night at a local space cantina ends with her mother making out with Zapp Brannigan (Billy West) which only leads to Leela’s world spinning further out of control.

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